Well, it's Friday night, and people all over these great United States are headed downtown, or, like me, they are at least pondering the idea of doing so. Plenty of songs from the Billboard year-end Top 30 charts (1951-2015) mention downtown, including this novelty hit from the 1950s, and this one, too. This music video essay begins with a clip from 1965 of the quintessential downtown song and then proceeds chronologically into the present decade. Buckle up for the ride, there are some real dandies here.

Petula Clark Downtown. 1964

1966 Hullabaloo

Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" was a song by the rock and roll group, The Hollies, and released on February 1, 1972 as a single on the Parlophone Records label. It was released soon after Allan Clarke, who was featured on lead guitar as well as lead vocal had left the group, from their album "Distant Light" (1970).

In the music industry, arguably the worst tragedy that can befall an artist is to die in their prime, when he or she is just beginning to break through to the mainstream and reach people on a national level. One such artist was Jim Croce, a songwriter with a knack for both upbeat, catchy singles and empathetic, melancholy ballads.

Her number one song from 1973. This song was number one for one week. http://www.youtube.com/user/numberonesongs111 http://www.youtube.com/user/numberonesongs222 http://www.youtube.com/user/numberonesongs333 http://www.youtube.com/user/numberonesongs555 http://www.youtube.com/user/numberonesongs616 http://www.youtube.com/user/numberonesongs777 http://www.youtube.com/user/commercialnewsandfun

Sweet performing "Little Willy" on BBC's Top Of The Pops in 1972. The song was written by Mike Chapman & Nicky Chinn and produced by Phil Wainman The single was originally released by RCA Records in June 1972.

A Classic Hit by Eddie Kendricks 1974 Album "Boogie Down" CLICK THIS LINK HERE AND FILL OUT 1 OFFER WITH CREDIT/DEBIT CARD AND GET FREE IPOD TOUCH (THIS IS NOT A SCAM "dantoine93")

Compilation of scenes from the 80's films Angel(Donna Wilkes), Avenging Angel(Betsy Russell) and Angel 3: The Final Chapter(Mitzi Kapture). Music is Hot Child in the City by Nick Gilder(1978).

Great opening song from Beverly Hills Cop II performed by Bob Seger (of the Silver Bullet Band), a number one song in the US in 1987 (No release in the UK though???). Great Video too OK childred.... I've now disabled anymore comments!, sorry to any genuine people out there:(

Music video by Roxette performing Joyride.

© 2006 WMG "Under The Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers from 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik,' available now. Download 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' on iTunes: http://bit.ly/pGiTRt The Red Hot Chili Peppers' album, 'I'm With You,' is available everywhere.

Official video of Marcy Playground performing Sex And Candy from the album Marcy Playground. Buy It Here: http://smarturl.it/p5pz1x Like Marcy Playground on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/officialmarcyplayground Follow Marcy Playground on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/marcydylan Official Website: http://www.marcyplayground.com Official YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MarcyPlaygroundTube

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